September 11, 2023
Axel, who is a five year old kindergartener, lives with his parents in La Paz, Bolivia. His mother is studying engineering, while his father works in construction.
Axel was born with a coronary fistula, a rare condition in which a hole exists between one of the arteries on the outside of the heart, and one of the chambers of the heart. Because of this condition, blood leaks through the hole, weakening Axel, because his heart does not receive sufficient blood flow.
Fortunately, our medical partner, International Cardiac Alliance, is here to help Axel access the treatment that he needs. On September 12th, doctors at Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría will sew the hole closed, so that blood can no longer leak through it. After surgery, Axel should be able to go on to live a strong and healthy life. Now Axel and his family need your help to fund this procedure, which will cost $1,500.
Axel’s mother said: “Our family is very happy to know that our son was chosen for surgery, and we are praying that everything will go well!”
Axel, who is a five year old kindergartener, lives with his parents in La Paz, Bolivia. His mother is studying engineering, while his father...
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December 30, 2023
Axel underwent life-saving heart surgery.
Axel was born with a coronary fistula, a rare condition in which a hole exists between one of the arteries on the outside of the heart and one of the chambers of the heart. Because of this condition, blood leaked through the hole, weakening Axel because his heart did not receive sufficient blood flow.
Axel’s surgery was successful, and doctors sewed the hole closed between Axel’s artery and his heart. Blood now circulates normally between his heart and body, and he should be able to live a full and active life without danger from this condition.
Axel’s mother shared: “Our family is very grateful that Axel’s surgery was so successful and that he can return to school soon.”
Axel was born with a coronary fistula, a rare condition in which a hole exists between one of the arteries on the outside of the heart and o...
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